Davies ARDMS Vascular Exam Review With Complete Solutions Graded A+

The first major arterial branch of the aorta is the: correct answerInnominate artery Which of the following arteries does NOT arise from the subclavian artery? a. Vertebral b. Superior thyroid c. Internal thoracic d. Thyrocervical trunk (axis) e. Internal mammary correct answerb. Superior thyroid The angular artery is the terminal part of the: correct answerFacial artery The arterial pulsations felt in front of the ear and just above the zygomatic arch are from which artery? correct answerSuperficial temporal The common carotid artery divides into its external and internal branches usually at the level of the upper border of the: correct answerThyroid cartilage What artery is usually the first branch of the external carotid artery? correct answerSuperior thyroid artery Which of the following is not an artery in the Circle of Willis? correct answerMiddle communicating artery Which of the following arteries arise from the external carotid artery?